For the past 79 summers, Camp Laurelwood has provided the Connecticut area with a fun, safe and inclusive environment that builds self-esteem and encourages personal growth for children ages 5-15. Camp Laurelwood allow campers to explore and enhance ...More

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They should be willing to put themselves out there, talk to new people and ask the adults if they need help," said Louis Lasko, assistant camp director at Camp Laurelwood, a Jewish overnight camp in Madison, Connecticut.&nbsp

Louis Lasko - Assistant Camp Director&nbsp
Louis brings ten years of summer camp experience to this position.
Prior to Laurelwood, Louis served three years as the Director of Day Camp at the Jewish Community Center in Springfield, MA.
He also served as the AssistantDirector of Camp O-la-mi and the Director of the Kids Place after school program at the Stamford JCC in Stamford CT.
Louis holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Elmira College.
Louis was selected as a Merrin Teen Professional Fellow in 2012.
He collaborated with members of the Jewish community to develop leadership opportunities for teens.
Louis has built his career around creating fun, engaging, and diverse programs for children, which he will continue to implement in his new role at Laurelwood.
He will also be responsible for training and supervising camp staff.
As someone who grew up at overnight camp, Louis understands how meaningful and life-changing a great camp experience can be!
He can't wait for summer to begin at Camp Laurelwood!